Sirius Buying Group, buying group of electrical appliances and kitchen retail solutions, has announced that Sinks & Things, one of the UK’s original distributors of Franke products since the 1970s, is the latest approved supplier to join the group this year.
Sinks & Things was acquired by Franke in January 2020, as part of the well-known Swiss brand’s growing presence in the UK market. Franke’s investment and support has enabled Sinks & Things to move forward with enhanced customer service, delivery and operations while continuing to build on the heritage of its distribution partnership that has successfully spanned almost 40 years. The Sinks & Things product portfolio has been re-shaped to focus on offering the full Franke and Carron Phoenix product ranges, including appliances and decorative hoods.
Jo Sargent, sales & marketing director at Franke UK, said: “Our drive to develop and grow the business is tantamount to our retail success over the years, and we consider Sirius as a key vehicle for the delivery of our core product ranges to the UK independent, which includes sinks, taps, and newer categories such as cooker hoods and MDAs. The contract market is also a key area of focus for Franke UK, and as we continue to expand our portfolio and strengthen our UK projects team to answer market demand, we will support Sirius members within the group.”
Sirius members will benefit from the Sinks & Things dedicated online 24/7 ordering portal to check availability and prices before completing orders. This digital service ensures that all transactions and account details will be kept in a secure online location for easy access. The Sinks & Things area sales managers will also be ready to assist Sirius retailers nationwide alongside the Surrey-based sales and customer service team.
Steve Jones, MD at Sirius, said: “We are committed to supporting independent retailers in growing their businesses with exclusive deals from the best brands in the industry, making Sinks & Things a natural fit for our members and supports the existing channels for Franke products already available to our members through Waterline. With more electrical appliance retailers exploring the growing kitchen design market, the ability for our members to select from the extensive Franke range will open up even more opportunities to generate sales from previously untapped markets like the wet zone.”
